Parliamentary questions
Rona Mackay
259 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
17 Jan 2024 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether there is any scope in its proposed land reform legislation to amend the power of the King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer, known as the KLTR.
13 Dec 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the scoping study that it commissioned on historic forced adoption.
Answer · Natalie Don: I welcome the scoping study on historic forced adoption which has been published today and the important further contribution this research has made to helping us understand the needs of those affected. It is clear that the historic practices that forced t…
27 Nov 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting people affected by self-harm in Scotland.
Answer · Maree Todd: Scotland's Self-Harm Strategy and Action Plan 2023-27 has been published today by Scottish Government and COSLA. This strategy – which is a world first in its dedicated focus on self-harm - is an early deliverable from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Delive…
27 Nov 2023 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
20 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any supply issues with drugs for people with type 2 diabetes.
16 Nov 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update following the first meeting of the Storm Babet recovery taskforce.
Answer · Mairi McAllan: Following initial discussions between Ministers in the aftermath of Storm Babet, the Deputy First Minister chaired the first formal meeting of the Storm Babet recovery taskforce this morning. It brought together relevant ministers and the Chair of the Tayside…
16 Nov 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the announcement of a council tax freeze for 2024-25, whether a change to the council tax multipliers for bands E to H will be progressed for 2024-25.
Answer · Tom Arthur: We have taken stock and listened to the initial feedback to the consultation, which showed that around 95% of respondents did not support the proposal. I can confirm that the Scottish Government will not change the Council Tax Multipliers to increase Council …
9 Nov 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government what legislative consent memorandums it anticipates lodging in the Parliament in connection with the legislative programme of the UK Government announced in the King’s Speech on 7 November 2023.
Answer · George Adam: In accordance with the Sewel Convention and in line with Rule 9B of Standing Orders, the UK Parliament should not legislate with regard to devolved matters – that is on matters within the legislative competence of the Parliament, or which change the competenc…
25 Oct 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it is addressing any labour shortages or skills gaps affecting the economy as a result of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 Oct 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to further the case for Scottish independence.
16 Oct 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the domestic abuse fund that will provide financial support to women to leave an abusive partner.
Answer · Paul McLennan: I am pleased to announce that a £500,000 pilot fund will be made available this month to support women to leave an abusive partner. Supporting victim/survivors of domestic abuse is a priority for the Scottish Government and financial uncertainty should not …
26 Sep 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it is helping to provide capacity for community groups to buy any neglected land in their local communities.
18 Sep 2023 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of the Scottish Education Exchange Programme initial test and learn project this year.
13 Sep 2023 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the winter flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme.
11 Jul 2023 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the latest known levels for the starting salary for a police officer in Scotland, and on how this compares to the levels in (a) England and (b) Wales.
Answer · Angela Constance: Currently in Scotland a new constable will start on a salary of £28,074. In England and Wales the lowest starting salary for a Constable is currently £23,556. You will wish to note that police pay negotiations are ongoing for 2023-24, therefore salaries fo…
21 Jun 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the contribution of healthcare chaplains during the COVID-19 pandemic, when new guidance on spiritual care will be published.
Answer · Jenni Minto: I would like to recognise and acknowledge the vital role of spiritual care in supporting individuals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organisation states that "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not mer…
20 Jun 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what it is doing to assist local authorities with the recruitment of teachers.
30 May 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government what proposals the Scottish Law Commission has for future law reform projects.
Answer · Siobhian Brown: I have agreed with the Scottish Law Commission its Eleventh Programme of Law Reform, which covers the work to be undertaken by the Commission for the five year period from 2023 until the end of 2027. The Programme was presented to Parliament today and is also…
22 May 2023 · First Minister's Question
To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the role of social media in encouraging violence towards pupils and teachers in schools.
17 May 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations from the Independent Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in Relation to Policing.
Answer · Angela Constance: I am pleased to announce the publication of the Scottish Government’s fifth Thematic Progress Report on implementation progress following Dame Elish Angiolini’s Final Report. It shows that 58 of the non-legislative recommendations are now complete leaving on…
4 May 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost of employing special advisers was in (a) 2020-21, (b) 2021-22 and (c) 2022-23.
Answer · George Adam: Special Advisers are appointed in accordance with Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 by the First Minister as a Special Adviser for the purpose of providing assistance to the Scottish Ministers. The total cost of Special Advisers emp…
26 Apr 2023 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways programme.
18 Apr 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its strategy is for protecting autistic women from sexual violence.
11 Apr 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what its response is to the UK Secretary of State for Scotland’s use of section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from proceeding to Royal Assent, after it was passed by the Scottish Parliament.
Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed by an overwhelming majority of the Scottish Parliament, with support from members of all parties. The use of section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to stop the legislation proceeding to Royal Assent is an …
23 Mar 2023 · Inspired Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when its Hate Crime Strategy will be published.
Answer · Christina McKelvie: The Scottish Government’s new Hate Crime Strategy for Scotland has been published today. The strategy sets out our vision for a country where everyone lives free from hatred and prejudice and where our communities are empowered, inclusive and safe. It has be…
14 Mar 2023 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it last assessed access to GP services in rural areas.
28 Feb 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what plans it has to introduce free rail travel for companions of deafblind people.
13 Feb 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding support that can be provided for women living in Scotland who are fleeing domestic violence and have no recourse to public funds.
17 Jan 2023 · Portfolio Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the number of hospice beds available in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.
10 Jan 2023 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Bairns' Hoose for young people within the justice system.